SLASH On VELVET REVOLVER: 'The Dream Is Alive And Well'

July 15, 2009

According to a posting on VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's Twitter account, the remaining members of the band took part in a meeting earlier today (Wednesday, July 15) and it "went great." He adds, "[We] still haven't found a singer, but the dream is alive and well."

A spokesperson for Sanctuary Artist Management, which represents VELVET REVOLVER, shot down Internet rumors in March 2009 that VR had picked Gord Prior, a singer with a Canadian-based band called BLU BONES, as its new lead singer.
According to management, Prior was sent tapes of two new VELVET REVOLVER instrumental tracks and asked to write words and melodies and to then sing over the music.

"But he's just one of numerous singers that tapes went out to," the spokesperson told MusicRadar.com. "Gord submitted his demos just like everybody else. He wasn't even asked to come in and do a formal audition. I don't know why these videos [on YouTube] get out there, but that's just the nature of the Internet."

There's been little news out of the VELVET REVOLVER camp lately regarding a new singer for the band, although auditions have reportedly been ongoing. Bassist Duff McKagan told The Pulse of Radio in February that the group has been a little frustrated with the submissions they've gotten and even wondered if they would ever find the right guy. But McKagan also said that things had taken a positive turn. "In [the first couple of months of 2009], we got three guys in that were all really good — like, far and above, more fitting than the rest," he said. "So I can say this much: we're headed in a very positive direction, and you might be hearing something soon."

VELVET REVOLVER has been searching for a new vocalist since dismissing Scott Weiland in April 2008.

Although several names have been rumored online, the only singer known to have auditioned with the band is ex-SPACEHOG frontman Royston Langdon.

VELVET REVOLVER also parted ways with RCA Records late last year and has not announced a new deal yet.

Duff McKagan's side band, LOADED, issued its third album in April, while McKagan continues his career as a columnist at SeattleWeekly.com and a financial columnist at Playboy.com.

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash is working on a solo album, while drummer Matt Sorum recently launched a clothing line and store.

(Thanks: ZShaw the Metal Clarkie)

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